Smart communication system and method for illuminating an indicator on a portable device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8760283
APP PUB NO 20130106602A1
SERIAL NO

13281967

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A smart communication system and method are provided for illuminating an indicator on a portable device wherein at least one search signal is transmitted from at least one vehicle antenna in response to receipt of an actuation signal requesting a vehicle function be performed. A transmitted location information signal is received after the portable device receives the at least one search signal and transmits the location information signal. Whether the particular vehicle function is appropriate is determined based on the received location information signal. Both a command signal corresponding to the vehicle function and an indicator signal for illuminating the indicator on the portable device are sent when determined that the vehicle function is appropriate to perform based on the received location information signal.

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HONDA MOTOR CO LTDTOKYO JAPAN

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Lickfelt, Brian K Powell, US 52 521

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